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BU BC George Washington Notre Dame Duke Tufts Babson Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA| Georgetown University | Northeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 82% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $288 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Northeastern?
- Georgetown University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Georgetown than Northeastern University ($61,872.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Northeastern ($35,566 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 2.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($18,430 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Georgetown University (82% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($45,949 vs. $42,331)
Georgetown vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 19 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Georgetown vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Northeastern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northeastern and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Northeastern University (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $49,400 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $69,500)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $12,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,875)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($160 vs. $288)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/